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Junior Libby Pike looks for running room after receiving the ball from Annaliese Vaughn.

Junior Libby Pike looks for running room after receiving the ball from Annaliese Vaughn.

Gilmer High’s seniors take down juniors, 12-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Gilmer High’s juniors and seniors squared off in its second annual flag football game last Wednesday. Above, junior Libby Pike looks for running room after receiving the ball from Annaliese Vaughn, and senior Macy Hamby (24) breaks up a pass intended for Lucy Ray (33).
Gilmer High School senior Will Kiker leaps 20’ 11” in the long jump at last week’s Class 3A state track meet, and the mark established a new GHS record. Kiker also holds Bobcat records in the triple jump (42’ 11”), discus (149’ 11”), pole vault (14’) and was a member of the top 4x200 relay team (1:35.29).

Gilmer High School senior Will Kiker leaps 20’ 11” in the long jump at last week’s Class 3A state track meet, and the mark established a new GHS record. Kiker also holds Bobcat records in the triple jump (42’ 11”), discus (149’ 11”), pole vault (14’) and was a member of the top 4x200 relay team (1:35.29).

Kiker shines at state track meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Gilmer High’s Will Kiker and Taylor McCormick left their mark at the state track meet. The GHSA’s Class 3A Track and Field State Championships gave spring athletes a final opportunity to shine, and those in purple and  white took advantage.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

4 Gilmer athletes qualify for state track meet

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Gilmer High’s track athletes are set for the final meet of the season. GHS was in Atlanta last Saturday for Class 3A’s ‘B’ sectional, and Lady Cat Taylor McCormick walked away as the high jump champion. Also punching their ticket to state were Bobcats Will Kiker, Matthew Grice and John Keener.
Gilmer senior Maddie Wright and sophomore Lucas Janssen were on the course for the Lady Cats and Bobcats, respectively, at last week’s area tournament.

Gilmer senior Maddie Wright and sophomore Lucas Janssen were on the course for the Lady Cats and Bobcats, respectively, at last week’s area tournament.

Gilmer High golf season concludes at area tournament

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Gilmer High golfers were in Athens to wrap up their 2023 season. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats teed it up for the final time last Tuesday at the Area 7-3A tournament at the University of Georgia Course.
Gilmer High School halfback Kyle Cowart tiptoes the sideline for a catch from fellow rising junior quarterback Issac Rellinger at Monday’s practice.

Gilmer High School halfback Kyle Cowart tiptoes the sideline for a catch from fellow rising junior quarterback Issac Rellinger at Monday’s practice.

One week of spring in the books for GHS

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Gilmer High football has reached the midpoint of spring practice, and the Bobcats continue to lay the foundation for the 2023 season. The program has experienced continuity in its coaching ranks as it enters the third season with nearly the exact same staff.
Clear Creek Middle School concluded spring football practice last Friday. Above, head coach Willie Dodaro observes players shedding oncoming blockers, while players (below) participate in an Oklahoma drill.

Clear Creek Middle School concluded spring football practice last Friday. Above, head coach Willie Dodaro observes players shedding oncoming blockers, while players (below) participate in an Oklahoma drill.

77 rising seventh, eighth graders attend spring

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Clear Creek Middle School wrapped up spring football practice, and the Bobcats will not be sneaking up on any opponents this season. Head coach Willie Dodaro and staff put rising seventh and eighth graders through two weeks of teaching and fundamental work, which concluded last Friday.
Will Kiker’s throw of 144’ 2” in the discus at last week’s region meet set a new Gilmer High record and accounted for one of his two region titles.

Will Kiker’s throw of 144’ 2” in the discus at last week’s region meet set a new Gilmer High record and accounted for one of his two region titles.

Kiker wins pair of region titles, sets GHS discus record

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Gilmer High track and field was in Cleveland for the Region 7-3A meet to decide who continues their season. The meet was held last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and the Bobcats placed third in the boys standings with 83 points.
Clear Creek’s Lilyan Cook threw the discus 91’ 9” to finish fourth at the Georgia Middle School State Championships April 21-22.

Clear Creek’s Lilyan Cook threw the discus 91’ 9” to finish fourth at the Georgia Middle School State Championships April 21-22.

Clear Creek’s Cook takes 4th at state in discus throw

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Clear Creek Middle School returned home from the state track meet with a pair of top 10 placements. Teams from across the state gathered for the Georgia Middle School State Championships April 21-22 in Lilburn. Leading the way for CCMS were Lady Cat Lilyan Cook and Bobcat Dawson Richard.